Other means of fall protection that may be required on certain jobs include safety harness and line, safety nets, stair railings and hand rails. OSHA requires employers to: Provide working conditions …

Fall protection, for activities not in the construction industry, is addressed in specific standards for the general industry and maritime. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to fall …

This section sets forth requirements for employers to provide fall protection systems. All fall protection required by this section shall conform to the criteria set forth in § 1926.502 of this subpart.

They generally recommend that OSHA allow work practices rather than personal fall arrest systems and guardrails to protect employees against falls. Directives Compliance Guidance for Residential …

Personal fall protection system means a system (including all components) an employer uses to provide protection from falling or to safely arrest an employee's fall if one occurs. Examples of personal fall …

This section requires employers to provide protection for each employee exposed to fall and falling object hazards. Unless stated otherwise, the employer must ensure that all fall protection and falling …

Fall Protection in Construction U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 3146-05R 2015

Final rule revising and updating OSHA's general industry standards on walking-working surfaces to prevent and reduce workplace slips, trips, and falls; adding requirements on the design, …

Fall Protection Additional Resources Training OSHA Training. Provides links to training and education resources as well as courses provided by the OSHA Training Institute in occupational safety and …

Fall Protection How to Protect Workers from Falls There are a number of ways employers can protect workers from falls, including through the use of conventional means such as guardrail systems, …